This is Susan’s Vintage Flower baskets. The embroidered blocks are vintage & she was able to find some nice coordinating fabrics to set them off.  The baskets are stitched around and then framed to keep a simple vintage look. I used my Intelliquilter computer to create an original frame to fit her baskets.  The 36 patch blocks have ‘Continuous Curve’ quilting. I’ve SID’d the blocks and borders. The Red border has a filigree design and the outer border has scalloped swags with flower head cornerstones. She chose a floral backing, if you look closely you can see the bird in the basket.  The batting is Hobbs 80/20. Sweet!

Pam and group of ladies made this Manifestation Quilt for a specific friend. It’s comprised of all the good things that are projected for her future.  The quilting design is Ebb & Flow, I used a clear thread & Hobbs 80/20 batting. The quilt backing is a fun heart print.

Pam’s table runner, the quilting design is called Hearts & Ribbons. It will make a really cute Valentines table runner.

This is a “Just Can’t Cut It” quilt. The pattern was originally designed to use fabrics in the large blocks that you just don’t want to cut up. Its a great pattern and makes up really fast. I recommend it when you need a quick quilt for a gift or maybe you just have some fabric you don’t want to cut up. This is for her son and so she chose a great masculine quilting design.

Quilting design is Aqua Flame, Golden Orange thread, Hobbs Poly-down batting.

Here are 3 quilts by Liz. Two are flannel & one is cotton. First the Bears Baby Quilt, Dragon Tails allover design, white thread & Hobbs 80/20 batting.

Second is Liz’s Carpenter Star quilt with Flight of Fancy allover design, green thread, and Hobbs 80/20 batting.

Third is a flannel quilt, Variety B2B design, Pink thread & Hobbs batting.

Do you remember saying that as a kid?  Now I see that saying not as an insult for staring but as a reminder to record the quilts I make.

I record a lot of clients quilts but I realize now that I don’t have photos of all of my own quilts.  I wish I had a photo of the first quilt I made  but it was back before the digital photo age. I’m trying to keep record now of any I make for my memories sake but am also finding more reasons to use my phone’s camera when making a quilt.

Here is a few ways to use your phone’s camera throughout the quilt making process:

Photo your fabric so you have that with your when shopping for additional fabrics, backings and binding. The accuracy of color and clarity is pretty good and on the smart phone I can enlarge the photo for details and compare to other fabrics.

Photo the fabric requirements. You’ll have them with you & ready when you are to purchase and not have to guess at the yardage or carry that pattern around to shops.

Photo your blocks. When you look at the photo you can see the contrast of colors and prints. You may decide that you need to swap out a fabric to get the impact you want in your quilt. You may also find pieces that you’ve put together wrong.

Lay out your blocks and sashing then take a photo. You will have a record of your block placement. You can try laying out several different ways and look at them before sewing the blocks together. You can email the photo to a friend if you need advice. You may also find a flipped block before you sew & then have to rip out.

You can also lay out your borders & swap out with other fabrics take a photo and then decide which way you like it best.

I’m finding a lot of benefits of looking at the quilt photos, it really makes finding errors easier and  what a simple thing to do. I also like taking a photo before & after quilting the layers together.

Now all I need to do is remember to take the pics. So while I’m not into the selfie, I am into the quiltie. 🙂

Connie made this Stamps quilt, pattern by Edyta Sitar. The quilt design is Damask, the thread is cream & the batting is QD Wool. This is a very pretty quilt!

This is one of my quilts that has been in the closet waiting to be quilted for some time.  This is from a friendship ring variation class I took at the Village Quilt shop some time ago. I chose Paisley Cypress by Ann Bright, a champaign color thread & Quilters Dream batting. Done is good!

Kay made this signature quilt for a young lady that is not well. She gathered the signatures and well wishes of her classmates to include in the quilt. She loves to sing so Kay chose “Notes” as the quilting design, the batting is Hobbs 80/20 & the thread is lime green. Kay also found this really cool backing fabric that goes really well with the quilt top. What a nice thoughtful gift.

This Barn quilt was beautifully pieced by Donna. It has been custom quilted with 4 shades of thread & Quilters Dream batting. This was such a lovely quilt to work on.

Did you know that Art Gallery Fabrics offer free patterns? Many of the fabric makers offer free patterns but I really like some I see at Art Gallery Fabrics. I just downloaded Mad Crossover.

The patterns are pdf download and just print off. Nice! I’m not affiliated, I just like their fabrics. http://liveartgalleryfabrics.com/free-quilting-patterns/

They also have Tutorials and other sewing patterns. How cute are these shoe laces?

http://artgalleryfabrics.typepad.com/weblog/2012/10/at_quarter_gang_rocking_shoelaces_by_maureen_cracknell_handmade.html

So back to quilting. Its a icy foggy morning. The weatherman promises the sunshine will be coming soon, tomorrow. Until then, ice, rain, maybe thunder, odd January weather.

Enjoy your day.